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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Al threaten will happen to Tommy if the chef does not talk to him?

2. What is the name of the construction company that Sally and Skinny are watching in Chapter 33?

3. Which one of the following is not one of the things that Al tells Harvey to reassure his safety during their phone call in Chapter 36?

4. What does Al label himself as during his conversation with Charlie?

5. Who does Charlie blame for the business that a rival mob is conducting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Harvey go in Chapter 24 and why?

2. What is the connection between the Prologue and Harvey's murder in Chapter 38?

3. Why does the chef meet with his mother in Chapter 21?

4. What happens to the chef when he and Tommy are called to the restaurant in Chapter 40?

5. Why does Tommy become sick again while talking to Al in Chapter 34?

6. How does Sally inform Harvey that Victor will be the new manager of the restaurant in Chapter 32?

7. Why does Danny visit with his lawyer in Chapter 39, and how does the visit end?

8. How does Al respond to Harvey's concerns in Chapter 36?

9. What is causing Harvey to be in a bad mood in Chapter 23?

10. How is Al trying to persuade the chef into talking to Tommy in Chapter 27?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Tommy's relationship with Cheryl, including the reasons why Tommy needs to have Cheryl to trust as he goes through the difficult situations he is experiencing and the element of irony in their relationship. In addition, describe how Cheryl reacts to Tommy's affair, why it strengthens their relationship, and whether or not you agree with how Cheryl chooses to accept it.

Essay Topic 2

Choose three examples of symbolism from Bone in the Throat and explain each one of them in detail. Be sure to include what they represent, how they add to the story, and the reasons why Bourdain uses them.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the drug use that takes place in Bone in the Throat by comparing the drug habits of the chef, Tommy, and Harvey. Provide several examples of the effect that drugs have on each character as well as the plot itself, how the characters choose to deal with their problems, and your analysis of the message Bourdain might be trying to deliver with this aspect of his story.

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